Hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign on my door to the world; took a nice, hot bath, washed my hair, applied generous conditioner, applied moisturizer to my skin and watched a good movie while I waited for my hair to dry naturally in the towel.

It was nice to not "participate" in the world for a day. The "nerves" and "depression" took a back seat, too.
If only every day could be so generous; but then "these" days wouldn't be so special, now would they? hee hee

Taking a nice hot shower today

Took a nap

Worked on a cross-stitch design for my daughter and SIL's upcoming 5th anniversary in June.
Now to begin stitching!

I really need to do something for myself today. My husband is off work, so it would probably need to be tomorrow. I'll think of something ! Oh ~ got it. I'll do my nails tomorrow. :)

Today I cut my hair with electric hair clippers. I only know how to do a buzz-cut, so that is the hairstyle I wear all the time. Here in San Diego, if you want a man's haircut from an American barber who speaks and understands English, you have to pay at least $35. My hair clippers cost less than that!

I got some chocolates, hid them away, and now I'm enjoying them all by myself!

I GOT up at five thirty, and went to a six thirty 12 step meeting. Then, I helped someone out by giving them a ride. I am eating a good breakfast of hot oatmeal right now, and I also took all of my heart medication, as I must do every day. This afternoon, I will go and work out with the trainer. I am waiting for the "kick-in" of my weight loss regimen.

I am bald on top, but I have shoulder length hair. I have not had a haircut in over two years. I am retired, so what do I care about how long my hair is? And you should see my grey beard and moustache!!

Ate steel-cut oatmeal WITHOUT sugar.

Do I get a STAR or something for that?!

Oh, gosh, you all are so great!

And, give me such a pick-me-up!

Hugs to all!!

Steel-cut oatmeal again, no sugar, mandarin oranges, cinnamon and pure vanilla. My cholesterol number is loving it!

Another STAR, Beaumont?

Another form of self-care, is to give your mind & body, time to ease into the day. When we set the alarm to just the nick of time, then we begin the day in a rush.

When we sleep, we are kind of hibernating. Its cruel to push ourselves out of bed, guzzle caffeine to get the heart pumping, then rush into dressing, always five minutes behind schedule. We may remain in a bad mood all day because our body is saying, I dont like what you did to me.

Many people begin in a devotional time of prayer or meditation. They think calmly about the day ahead. My mom is an expert at healthy routines. She has her clothes lying ready the night before. She used to set the breakfast table right after we finished dinner!